This is the 12883rd most frequent Russian word.
легендами
The Russian word "легендами" is the instrumental plural form of "легенда," meaning "with/by legends" in English.
In this sentence, 'легендами' ('legends') is used to refer to historical or mythical stories related to ancient heroes, forming the context of cultural transmission.
Древние места наполнены легендами о героях прошлого.
Ancient places are filled with legends about heroes of the past.
Here, 'легендами' ('legends') metaphorically refers to prominent, influential scientists within their field.
Учёные изучают документы, написанные легендами в области науки.
Scientists study documents written by legends in the field of science.
In this context, 'легендами' ('legends') is used to denote narratives or traditional knowledge serving as a vessel for passing cultural memory.